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A bipartisan bill to expand the options available for CPA licensure in Wisconsin was signed into law on Thursday, April 2, by Gov. Tony Evers.

The PCAOB is seeking public comment on its strategic priorities, which will help inform development of the 2026–2030 strategic plan and guide focus areas for future standard-setting.

By aligning BSA/AML readiness with existing quality-control practices, firms can enhance client relationships and streamline banking interactions.

The largest year-over-year rise in job mentions that require artificial intelligence or machine learning capabilities is the role of accountant, according to a new report.

Limited resources and a duplicative review process contributed to IRS problems with auditing large partnerships, a government watchdog said in a review issued earlier this month.

The average tax refund is up by more than $350 year-over-year, according to data released by the IRS at the end of February.

The IRS and Treasury are asking stakeholders to submit recommendations by Friday, May 29, on items to include in the agency’s 2026-2027 Priority Guidance Plan.

The AICPA is requesting guidance on changes made to the paid family and medical leave credit under H.R. 1, commonly known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

The IRS provided guidance in Rev. Proc. 2026-17 on the withdrawal of elections to be excepted trades or businesses under Sec. 163(j)(7) for purposes of the business interest limitation.

The IRS has extended temporary relief that allows eligible taxpayers to use alternative methods to make adequate identification of digital asset units that are sold, disposed of, or transferred.

The SEC has issued an interpretation clarifying how the federal securities laws apply to certain crypto assets and transactions involving crypto assets.

New survey data from the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants found that 48% of women working in finance and accounting aspire to be entrepreneurs, up from 45% last year.

Intentional succession starts with the lived, operational vision that shows up in how you lead, invest, promote and make tradeoffs.

The AICPA Professional Ethics Executive Committee (PEEC) issued an exposure draft proposing revisions to the definition of “attest engagement team” in its code of conduct.

Nearly 830,000 Americans could experience delays in receiving their tax refunds this season after the IRS stopped issuing paper checks.

The AICPA is urging the IRS to broaden the first-time abatement (FTA) program to include more tax and information-return penalties.

In a letter to the tax agency, the AICPA urged the IRS to expand the First Time Abatement program to include more tax and information return penalties.

The IRS issued the 2026 depreciation limitations for passenger vehicles, including those subject to bonus depreciation.

The IRS proposed regulations that would make it easier for digital asset brokers to provide 1099-DA statements to customers electronically.

CPA business leaders reported higher optimism about the U.S. economy during the first quarter of 2026 in the latest AICPA and CIMA Economic Outlook Survey.